South Puget Sound Community College seeks a highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Custodian 2.
This position will work a swing shift of Sunday-Thursday, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm,
The Custodian 2 will perform general custodial duties, including cleaning classrooms, offices, and other areas in all buildings and facilities. This position will assist with general custodial cleaning and disinfecting duties associated with providing a safe and healthy environment.
What You'll Do
Perform assigned building, team or group cleaning responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision:
Clean, disinfect and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms, fixtures and equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers.
Clean assigned facilities (e.g. classrooms, cafeterias, day care facilities, gymnasiums, auditoriums, offices, corridors, entranceways, elevators, stairways, etc.), in accordance with established procedures and standards, for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
Clean white boards; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop or vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets, trash, and recycle containers. Remove trash and recycling from area and take to outside dumpsters or compactors.
Strip, scrub, apply floor finish, buff, and refinish hard surface floors.
Clean up spills on carpets, tile, and flooring.
Perform exterior cleaning and related duties in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove debris or to sweep sidewalks or stairs.
Contain and clean blood and bodily fluid in accordance with procedures using proper protective equipment.
Detail cleaning including floors, ceilings, walls and corners using extension tools and heavy cleaning equipment (such as buffing machines, scrubbers and waxers and carpet cleaning machines).
Transport, move and arrange furniture and equipment; event set-ups:
Ensure that furnishings are clean and disinfected for public use.
Maintain custodial supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, custodial tools, etc.) in custodial rooms for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities. Promptly report tool repair or replacement needs.
Arrange equipment and furnishings (e.g. furniture arrangements, tables, chairs, bleachers, etc.) as required for the purpose of providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events.
Maintain records, follow written and verbal direction, and complete forms and records:
Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.
Maintain records and forms. Use Outlook and Megamation to communicate and view work orders.
Other:
Participate in training, the department safety program and other events; provide input for process improvement, safety, etc.
Report need for repairs and maintenance.
Check for and secure windows; report unlocked doors and unauthorized occupants to security
Member of the Inclement Weather Team; provide support to other Facilities projects as needed
Qualifications You Possess
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Six months to one year of custodial or related experience
Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver’s License and the ability to drive College vehicles
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to work on a ladder
Ability to adhere to all safe work practices
Able to communicate well; complete routine job forms and incident reports; and/or communicate routine information regarding daily activities.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
Ability to complete assignments without immediate supervision.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, cleaning methods, procedures, tools, and equipment. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
To Apply (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/spscc/jobs/5100839/custodian-2)
Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:
Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee, highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience, which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.
Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line
Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.
Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.
Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.
Full-time- ID: #54660318
- State: Washington Seattle-tacoma 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA
- City: Seattle-tacoma
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2025-10-14
- Deadline: 2025-12-13
- Category: Food/beverage/hospitality